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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-23
DIR. MINERS VISIT TO THE WEST.

The National Educational Association
and the Lake Bluff Temperance Conven-
ton last week were the attractions which
called DR.. Miner, of Boston, to the West
fort brief visit. He arrived on Wednes.
day morning, and was just in time to
share in the three unusually hot days
which will be memorable in Chicago.
During the Educational Convention he
made several brief addresses, and on Sat
urday and Sunday was at Lake Bluff, at
tending the temperance assembly. Sun
day morning he was the preacher in the
great tabernacle at the Bluff. The Times
remarks that Universalism sis not popu-
lar at the Bluff" but we infer from the
brief report that appeared in connection
with this observation, that DR.. Miners
discourse was quite acceptable to his
hearers, Notwithstanding his church re-
lations. He took his text as follows:
"These shall make war with the Lamb,
and the Lamb shall overcome them. for
He Is the Lord OF Lords and the King of
Kings. Rev. xvii, IL. DIR. Miner said
that he had been asked to say something
suggesting the duties of citizens to the
government. But he did not think it
necessary to instruct in this regard the
ladies and gentlemen present who had
engaged in the prohibition work, and who
had 80 carefully studied the subject. He
said that Christianity required men to
work righteousness in all their lives, and
that there was not point along the path
OF human duty, as required by Christian
ity, from which government was justi-
fed in departing. Each man should so
walk politically that the right would be
done if all followed him. A man had bet.
ter throw away vote than himself. Public
sentiment needed education on this point
Good men must join hands against the
saloon and corruption. Christianity call
ed upon citizens as part of the govern
ment not only to educate the youth, but
to guard them from the temptations that
surrounded them. The charities we're
the fulfilling of part of the obligation of
citizens; but there was the greater obi
CATION to remove the cause that made
them necessary. There was now no issue
between the two old parties. Some great
issue must bring the good men of each
together. Neither of the old parties
would raise an issue for fear the other
would trip it up. There was not man
in either party who could put the box of
party politics in order.
AS perhaps the most eminent advocate
among the American clergy of the pro-
hibition party, DIR. Miners discourse was
listened to with sympathetic interest. 1t
was evidently in the best vein Of the dis
tinguished preacher when dealing with
the evils OF the rum traffic and the conse-
quent decentralization of American civil
cation. 1t goes without saying, that pol
iticians of both parties and the secular
press received due attention.
DR.. Miner will extend his trip to La
Crosse, making brief visit to his sister,
Mrs. E. A. Tenney, who lives in that city.
He will return to Boston the present
week
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CONSERVATION OF MORAL POWER

This phrase, conservation of moral
power, may be defined as the act of pre-
serving or guarding the ability, or the
capacity for action in matters pertain
ing to those intentions and actions of
which right and wrong may be pred
icated. The subject may be resolved
into a question of how to make and
preserve moral power; question Of
how we can hold and can increase our
power to know right from wrong, and
to do right under all the ordinary mis-
leading inducements to do wrong.
Among the natural inclinations or ap-
petencies of man, he recognizes some
as higher and some lower; some good
in their nature and consequences, and
some bad. He feels that he ought to
discriminate between these as motives,
or springs of conduct. He feels that
he ought to put aside the one he knows
to be meaner, and to obey the one he
knows to be nobler. Feeling this and
knowing that we ought to feel it +; that
we ought to grow in the power to feel
it that much Of our enjoyment in
this world, as in the world to come, de-
ponds upon our moral insight, upon
our capacity for holiness, the question
naturally arises as to the way in which
we can increase our power to detect the
right when it is before US, and to do
right when we know what right is
The thought have is to indicate some
ways in which, as believe, this can be
done.
We need first of all to know right
from wrong. This knowledge will come
partly through education through sci
entific, literary, artistic, religious &C
quirements. 1t will come partly through
experience out of all those times and
occasions when we have ignorantly put
the great laws of justice to the test,
and have been convinced of their fidel-
ity. 1t will be revealed to us whenever
we look abroad upon society to note the
difference which the love and pursuit
of virtue or of vice make in the public
and private values of men. 1t will
shine upon US from the faces of Gods
saints who have appeared along the
ages; who have caught the whole coun-
sci of God in their hearts, and given it
out again for the good of humanity.
knowledge of good and evil, of right
and wrong, will come slowly, as we gain
deeper insight, finer perception, more
discriminating intuition concerning our
motives and desires. This perception
of the diverse nature and relative worth
of our thoughts and motives we call
conscience. This faculty of conscience
is the first element in our power to
conserve the right, or, indeed, in our
wish TO do so. Conscience sits in open
court in our very souls. All inclina-
tions, appetites, wishes, must come up
before it in judgment; its voice must
be heard in all final decisions upon what
we think and do. One means, there
fore, by which to preserve and increase
moral power is to train the conscience
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-23

WE are asked for our authority for
the form of accommodation major
which we printed last week, in connec-
ton with the McGlynn matter. 1t was
first published in this country, we be-
neve, by Rev. William Hogan, who was
a priest in Philadelphia sixty years ago
and afterward renounced Romanism.
1t was taken from his volume publish
ed fifty years ago, entitled "Auricular
Confession and Nunneries." The form
has been frequently published, and, SO
far as we know, its authority has not
been denied. We omitted some of the
more offensive paragraphs in our repub-
LEGATION.
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is any. lies with me, for 1 requested you
to send me somewhere on trial.
snow then, let me say to you If
you can bring a church to the point
where they will say what they want,
and what they can and will do; and if
that church will invite me to come and
give them trial, 1 will comply and will
do my very best to fill the bill. But
otherwise am out of the work.
"Yours fraternally,
JEREMIAH JOHNSON"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-23

Our attention has been called several
times since the last issue to an unac-
countable omission in the editorial arti-
Gle on the Western Divinity School. In
enumerating the graduates of the
institution the first class, graduating in
1885, was not mentioned. The class of
'S5 consisted of Rev. George Crum,
now of Macomb, ILL.,, and Rev. w. F.
Small, of Blue Island, both of whom
have been actively engaged in the min
istry since graduation. We may also
add that Rev. Lee Fairchild, of Lewis
ton, Idaho, was in the school for several
years, but did not graduate on account
of his health. These ministers have
all done a splendid work, rejecting
credit on the Western Divinity School.
Their names were ON the list from
which we copied, but failed to get into
the article in the haste of transcript
ton.
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1t is recalled of the late Samuel
Cousins, the celebrated English engraver,
that in 1918 this item appeared in an Ex-
eter newspaper: 1--WE are happy to hear
tnaT Samuel Cousins, a poor boy twelve
years of age, belonging to one Of the char
ity schools in this city, has been reward
ed with silver palette by the Royal So
ciety of Arts in London, for his ingenu-
ity in the execution of an admirable PEN
Gil drawing OF the portrait of Ben JON
son." The boy was father to the man.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-23

AT the temperance convocation at
Lake Bluff, on Saturday afternoon,
Senator Colquitt, of Georgia, gave
some interesting details of what prohi-
bition has done and is doing in the
South. In the twelve Southern States
there were fewer saloons to the popula-
ton than in any other States except
Maine and Kansas. Local option had
been adopted in Georgia and Alabama,
and prohibition was complete and
permanent success. Senator Colquitt
understands the subject, and his testi-
mony is valuable and cannot be sue
cessfully impeached.
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sPRINGBORO, o.

The Editor will visit his old parish and
friends in Springboro, o., and preach
Sunday, July 81. He also expects to
meet the friends on the Saturday even
ing previous at Mrs. Wright's. The atten-
ton OF Warren county Universalists is
directed to this appointment.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-23

THE prohibition campaign now go
ing on in Texas is described in the let
ter of Rev. J. X. Street, which we
print on the third page. Rev. Mr..
Tabor, of Terre Haute, reports the case
of"Another Heretic"-Rev. ]. L. Corn
ing, recently of that city, on the second
page. The last sermon of Rev. Mr..
Shutter, at Minneapolis, previous to
leaving for Europe, is given in full.
On the first page we present articles by
Rev. L. M. Andrews, and Rev. James
Gorton, and Rev. Mrs. Crosley's cor
respondence on her journey to Connec-
ticut. A full page of religious news
and church correspondence is also given
this week.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-23

IT looks now as if Archbishop Glib
bons and Bishop Ireland would take a
hand in accommodation" But they
are not after DR.. McGlynn, but the sa-
loon keepers and drunkard and GRIM
inal-makers of the Roman church.
There will be no dissent from this form
of communication major.
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ed domain to-day, combined in the
great States of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois,
Michigan, and Wisconsin, with their
vast wealth, high civilization, and
universal education.
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FIELD AGENTS:
REV. J. W. MCMASTER S. "
SATURDAY, JULY %, 1887.

WE occupy but small space this week
with editorial matter and are glad to
give way to our correspondents and con-
tributors. 1t is not, however, so much
courtesy to our writer's as generosity
to the editor. With the thermometer at
100 deg. newspaper industry is at dis
count.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-23

THE Pacific Methodist quotes with
apparent satisfaction from the hide
pendent, the misleading statistics in re-
gard to Universalism, which have
already received attention in our col
nmns in the explanation and correction
of the General Secretary. The Evan
gelical press regards it as solemn duty
to circulate these statistics, but pay no
attention to the correction. Well, this
is good example of Evangelical policy.
Possibly, the progress of Universalism
on the Pacific coast may account for the
one-sided conduct of the Pacific Metho-
dist.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-23

THE National Reform Association
will hold convention at Ocean Grove,
New Jersey, on Monday, the 25th inst.
Addresses will be delivered by the Rev.
George r. Crooks, D. D., of Drew
Theological Seminary, on "Secularism
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-23

THE Boston Post describes Massachu-
sets new Sunday law as San attempt at
a compromise between wild Western
license and puritanical strictness." The
new law secularizes Saturday evening
by the old, it was part of Sunday, but
no one knew it. The Posts expression,
"wild Western license' is equal to the
New York Herald'S "rowdy West"
Those who are informed as to the way
Sunday is kept in the seaboard cities
of New York and Massachusetts, are
well prepared to appreciate this refer
ence to Western methods and customs,
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Neaar publications.

AURy THE MEANEsr MAN IN SPRING COUNTY.
Novel of Western life. Bv Josenh K;rt
iand. PIP. 53S. Cloth, $1.50. Houobton.
Miff1in & Co. ''"'
line scene OF this story is laid in Illinois
In the early days of the settlement of the
State. Fifty years ago Illinois was esteemed
frontier State, and the object of the story
Is to depict the unique and hardy character
OF pioneer life, and to bring out in strong ra-
iief, the peculiar style and manners of the
nrst settlers In the West. "Zury," who fip-
ures as 1.-THE meanest man in Spring county,
Is an original character, SO much so as tn
rank as first-class delinestion. He ia "a.
1resmng as an original conception, without
In any way embarrassing the reader nv q
sympathetic arrest of the Judgment on the
character thus portrayed. The book is not
very easy reading on account of the frontier
dialect which is scattered through the con-
versations; but this once mastered. il ia found
that 1t embodies considerable depree of
shrewd humor, which amply repays for the
trouble. Mr.. Kirkland has given in "Zury"
another instance of the way in which dialect
stories are coming into vogue. In its wav
we do not see but that this story is as oripi-
nal and as much worthy of attention as those
OF Bret Harte or Joel Chandler Harris. who
In other directions have made us acquainted
with peculiar dialects. Mr.. Kirkland certain
iy has written very strong story, and one
Which Is fairly representative of the period
which ne treats. The opening chapters, de-
sorlbing the advent of the pioneer family in
Illinois and the beginning of the settlement
In which Znry was afterward to be famous,
Is very well done, and contains many pas
sages which will bring tears to the eyes of
those who remember the pioneer days. TChi-
cago: A. @. McClurg & Co.
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The EDITOR is assisted by an able corps of
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS, with correspond
ents in the several States. See eighth page
for Special Business Notices.
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Ube Mnibersalist.

J. S. CANTWELL, D. D., Editor.
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The latest issue in this choice group of
books is ''The Duchess Emilia" by Barrett
Wendell. 1t is vivid picture of life in old
Papal Rome, amid the noble homes and leg
end haunted halls of the Colonna family,
written in a style of exquisite beauty and
grace, and unfolding profound psychology
cal problem with simplicity and dignity.
The narrative is infused with delicate poeti-
cal feeling. This is an excellent selection
of works, substantially bound in decorated
heavy paper covers and published at 50 cents
each volume. For sale in Chicago by A. O.
McClurg Il Co., and s. A. Maxwell & Co.
Published by Hcknor & Co., Boston.
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- All articles intended for THE UNIvERsALIsT
should be addressed Editor of THE UNIvRRs-
tIIsT, Chicago, Ill"
- CORRESPONDENCE from the churches is
solicited and always welcome.
- TERMS: $3.50 per year, postage paid.
Sample copies to any address free on applica-
tion.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-23

Wehave already noticed the early issues of
Ticknor's paper series of copyright novels
forSummer reading and with warm commen-
dation for the fresh and breezy characters
tics of this series. Several of the later is
sues are before us, which we must now
name as entitled to the SURFACES of the Sum-
mer public who seek the best class of light
literature for vacation days. "The House
of the Musician" is vivid and fascinating
novel of Venetian life, and story whose
movement will keep the reader constantly
on the alert. Geraldine" is a metrical
romance of the st. Lawrence and just the
volume for the Thousand Islands and the
Summer voyager on that noble river.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-23

PRISONERS OF POVERTY. Women Wape-work-
ers, tnelr Trades and their Lives. By Helen
Campbell. limo. PIP. 257. Boston: Roberts
Brothers.
we cannot do better than to adopt the
words of the Boston magazine, The Citizen.
IN regard to this volume, SO full of sadden-
ing facts, but facts which must be known
and recognized before the remedy can be
applied.
Mrs. Campbell" says the writer, twas
thoroughly qualified for the investigation in
to the condition of working women which
she successfully accomplished, the results of
which are set forth in "Pri soners of Power
ty." 1t could hardly, in the nature of things.
be pleasing work, but, nevertheless, it is
one which all prosperous people as we'll as
all phllanthropists, and the world in general,
should read and ponder. There is dark,
most dreary phase of human life of which
the multitude of men and women know moth
ing. 1t is not 80 much from want of heart
as from want of thought, that of such suffer-
lngs, wrongs. privations and injustice as are
here made known, this multitude have re-
manned their ignorance. But for ignor-
Mrs. Campbel's book ought to have wide
circulation; every body ought to read it, and
having read to consider the fearful problems
here presented; especially should every wo-
man give heed to the closing chapter, and
see what her personal influence can do to-
ward bringing about better state of things
for her unfortunate sisters, the women
workers in the great cities. who are doome-
to wretched toll on starvation wages in noise
some dwelling places that cannot be called
homes, because they have not the opportu-
nifty or even ability unaided to find any
thing in life that is any better. Mrs.
Campbell says rightly No church, no mis-
sion, no improved home, no guild or any
other form of mitigation means any thing
till the whole system of thought is recon-
structed. and we come to some sense of
what the eternal virtues really are.'"
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Jury; THE MEANEsr MAN IN SPRING County,.
land. PIP. 538. Cloth, S1.50. Honohton
Miff1in & Co, s"'on'
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tives; no moving, no reaping, no thresh-
ing machines; no iron plows, no cook
stoves, no ready-made clothing, no
spring wagons; in fact, there were
none of the luxuries and few of the
utilities that the arts and the sciences
have brought into common use during
the last half of the nineteenth century.
The intellectual activities and develop
ments have likewise kept pace with
the growth of the material interests
Institutions of learning of every grade,
from the kindergarten to the UNIVERSE
ty. have been established and gener-
ously fostered in every section of the
land. Who of US dares to foretell what
the next hundred years of our nations
history will unfold2
The first authorized settlement in
the territory of the Northwest was
made at Marietta, Ohio, under the en-
couragement Of the Ordinance of 1887,
by a Massachusetts Company, who
arrived at their destination April 2,
1888. This colony was made up largely
of honorably discharged officers and
soldiers of the revolutionary army,
with Gen. Rufus Putnam as their lead
or; and to show their veneration for
George Washington they named the
first county formed in the Northwest
Territory, washington" and the new
city they founded, Marietta" and to
this group of heroic men is due the
"opening out" of the extend
St. Landry democrat., 1887-12-03

loss of his boy. He had never believed
| him dead, and at times had wondered
whether the loss of his son was not in
tended by designing providence as
| kind of punishment for his desertion OF
his father when he was but boy.
| In spite, however, of this calm and un-
rutfled existence their life was very happy.
Five wears passed thus happily and
woke suddenly to the realization that he
| was head and master and virtual owner
of township in which there were some
five hundred families, at least three hun
dred of which were dependent upon his
direction for employment, and therefore
for sustenance and he resolved to give
his workmen and their families weeks
outing-a grand holiday-during which
time no cost should be borne by any mem
Der of the little army, and in so far as
human device could insure it seven days
of absolute comfort, enjoyment and en-
tertainment should be provided at his
expense.
His wife and daughter entered heartily
into the scheme and everything went
smoothly and delightfully."- the occasion be-
ing memorable in the annals of the town
and the kingdom. At dusk of the third day,
having occasion to speak to her husband
about some matter for the following day,
Mrs Wilson sought him. He was not in
his room, nor in his Office, nor had any
one seen him for half an hour. Alarmed,
she called Mary, and together they went
to the works. The watchman at the door
answered their queries concerning John
to the effect that he had come there alone
half an hour before and had gone inside,
which was all he knew. Apprehensive
of something they knew not what, love
lent wings to their feet, and they hurried
from point to point until the sound Of
sobs caught their quickened ears. Qui-
etly and unobserved they made their way
to an inner Office where, to their amaze
ment, they found John with arms resting
on the desk, his face buried in his hands,
crying as if his heart would break.
The situation is difficult to describe.
Perhaps we would best draw the veil
over the ensuing ten minutes, when
womanly affection, in ways best known
to it, soothed and calmed without
seeking to know the reason why of
the evident nervousness and hysteria
of the moment. Later, John confded
to his wife the story of his daily grief,
and how his longing for his son
grew with his growth and strength
ened with his years until it had become
burden too great to be borne, and he
sought to share it with solitude in tears
and sobs he was unwilling to exhibit
in the presence even of those he loved
| so much.
Mrs. Wilson was woman Of purpose.
With her to know was to think, and to
think was to act.
do you believe that boy to be
alive?"
II do" "Then why not find himp"
"Oh, hopeless, hopeless" "Hopeless?
Nonsense. You and Mary and start
for New York the very moment you can
have arranged your business so that it is
safe for us to 60"
That settled it.
Two weeks thereafter they started for
New York armed with great potencies.
First, ample meaus; second, letters of
| introduction from high officials to the